I would like to thank the many citizens who have dropped by my office, the Gellert Centre, Red Lemon, Pat’s Prime Meats, Farmers Markets and other locations to sign post cards opposing the 4-3 freeway.  Post cards are still available at the Civic Centre and the Gellert Centre.

Many of you are concerned about 4-3 as this is opposite to our community vision.  In Halton Hills we do not want to grow as quickly as other communities in the GTA.  We like our woodlots, heritage features, and our farmland.  Alternate 4-3 will bisect Halton Hills.  It will impact three kilometers of woodlands and there will be a significant impact on our water courses.  Our consultants suggest the 401 can be widened.  This is what the GTA West team should be considering first before carving up Halton Hills.

There are a few who think this highway is a good idea and they are entitled to their opinion. I still think that there are zero benefits to Halton Hills unless you want more cars, trucks and a rush for more residential development.  It is my opinion and that of Council that no land owner should have to be subject to a 3-6 year study.  That is far too long. 

We now have some momentum as Halton Regional Council and Milton Council are now on the record to oppose 4-3. 

If you would like to put up a lawn sign opposing 4-3, please drop by my office at the Civic Centre.
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Congratulations to Emily Boychuk who participated on Team Canada Athens, 2011.  She won 5 medals for Canada!  1 Gold, 3 Silver and 1 Bronze.  Halton Hills is proud of your accomplishment!
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In the oops department, I goofed in July’s Mayor’s column.  I said there were 9 Lorne Scots who served in Afghanistan.  Jack Harrison was quick to let me know that I was partially correct.  There were 9 from Halton Hills and altogether there were 30 from the Peel, Dufferin and Halton Lorne Scots regiment who served our country so proudly.
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Congratulations to Royal LePage, Georgetown on their recent grand opening.

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If it’s too hot outside, drop by the Civic Centre to cool off and while you’re here, visit the Mayor’s art wall, currently showcasing local artist Liz Zahara.

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Keeping it real! I can be reached by telephone at 905-873-2601, ext. 2342, or by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or you can read my blog at
www.rickbonnette.blogspot.com

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